St. Regis Independence Day parade

Photos from the annual Fourth of July parade in St. Regis on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Local basketball teams wrap up summer play

One thing is clear as the summer local high school basketball season winds down: there will be some improved teams as several long-anticipated, talented classes enter their junior and senior seasons.

Bobcat wrestlers take 3rd at Bob Kinney Invite

Some day they may rename the Superior High School gym the “Crabb Pot” in honor of long-time wrestling coach Charlie Crabb.

US, Canada reach deal to renew Columbia River Treaty

After years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement renewing the Columbia River Treaty.

Local artist specializes in barn quilts

Unless you came from an agricultural community in the northeast, hearing the term “barn quilt” would be a little confusing.

Tigers' depth on display in win over Two Eagle River

It was a loud and proud, playoff-like atmosphere inside the St. Regis gym Saturday night when two of the top three boys teams squared off in a crucial Western 14C conference clash.

Bear attack survivor shares tips for Griz country

As he was dangling from the mouth of a record-size brown bear in Alaska, several thoughts surged through Brent Hudson’s badly bleeding head.

Local artists wow with Paradise gallery show

What happens when a historical school closes down after nearly a century of nurturing students aspirations and dreams? Well, in the case of the Paradise School, it is now being turned into an Art Gallery, Information Centre and stop for travelling tourists and locals to enjoy.

Court Records

The search for a prize bull begins

SANDERS COUNTY - Thirteen horses, four mules and ten people. That is what it takes to pack in a hunting camp. At least in my experience.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Tigers rebound with win over Victor

There’s a logjam atop the boys Western 13C conference regular season, with three teams tied with one loss each.

Retired wildlife investigator has seen it all out in the field

In his long career as an investigator, Brian Sommers has dug into some of Northwest Montana’s most interesting and tragic cases involving people and animals.

Mineral County law roundup

Fire, MT Highway 135 MM 8, Dispatch took information from Sanders County, advised concerned citizens who were calling that we are aware and Forest Service is on scene.

Plains' veterans honored at school assembly

Sanders County veterans were honored last week by Plains students.

Donald Trump Jr. rallies Republican support for Montana candidates

Former president Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rallied on Sunday for leading Republican candidates in Montana, urging support for a conservative agenda that he said will help win races up and down ballots in November.

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional

While watching their likely second round opponent, Manhattan Christian, take apart a solid Drummond team during the Western C Divisional tournament this past weekend in Frenchtown, St. Regis assistant basketball coach Brandon Iverson summed up the task at hand regarding the top-seeded MC Eagles.

Hoop fest draws hundreds of ballers to Plains

If you are an ardent basketball fan who wandered up Montana 200 near the Plains Airport, you most likely did a double-take or pinched yourself to make sure the site wasn’t a dream.

Lady Hawks end softball season at state

Purists of the sport will tell you that good pitching beats good offense every time.

Demming wins state discus title

The efforts of one junior was for the most part enough to carry the Plains women to fourth place in the team title pursuit at the Montana State Class B track and field championship this past weekend in Laurel.